Maxine E. Balog

Maxine E. Balog, 78, of Brackenridge, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh following a brief illness. She was born March 5, 1941 in Harrison Twp. to the late Fred and Clara (Reczynski) Rykaczewski. Maxine lived most of her life in Brackenridge and Natrona Heights. She was a sales clerk for Yarn ‘n Darn in Natrona Heights for 35 years. Maxine was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Tarentum. She graduated in 1959 from St. Joseph High School. Maxine enjoyed bingo, crafts, watching game shows and was a Pittsburgh Sports fan. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

            Survivors include her children Kimberly A. (Richard) Fusko, Winfield Twp. and James D. (Christine) Balog, Whitehall Boro. Also surviving are her brothers Bernard (Judith) Rykaczewski and Fred (Sue) Rykaczewski both of Buffalo Twp.

            Per Maxine’s wishes, there will be no public viewing however; relatives and friends are invited to attend a Divine Liturgy on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 1:30 PM in Sts. Peter & Paul Church, Tarentum.  In addition, family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Maxine’s life on Wednesday evening from 6-8 PM in the Brackenridge American Legion, 845 1^st Ave, Brackenridge. Arrangements by Duster Funeral Home, Inc. 347 E 10^th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526. In lieu of flowers family suggests contributions to Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank. VISIT: dusterfh.com